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Handling Difficult Issues
We are all exposed to news and events from around the world that can be upsetting and difficult to process. Understanding these situations can be challenging for adults and even more so for young people and children. In light of this, we would like to draw your attention to the following suggestions: The Linking Network, who have pulled together guidance for schools on dealing with sensitive issues due to external events ( attached here ). The Teacher’s Standards, which set out clearly the way…
Headteacher support
New Headteacher Support Buckinghamshire Council and the Buckinghamshire Academy for School Leadership (BASL) work together to provide a programme of support for those new to headship in Buckinghamshire. The programme includes: Free Early Career Headship Programme Free CPD events Free BASL membership Free mentoring by an experienced Buckinghamshire Headteacher Events are by invitation and you will be contacted on an individual basis. For more information about the offer, or to provide informati…
Health and attendance
Health and attendance help schools stay informed on statutory policy for absence in the workplace as well as how to assist employees who would benefit from professional or personal support.
Health and safety (statutory)
Applies to Maintained Schools, Academies, Free Schools, Independent Schools (Applies to Local Authorities on behalf of Maintained Schools) Background Health and Safety in schools is governed by health and safety legislation and associated regulations that are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In community schools, community special schools and voluntary controlled schools statutory health and safety responsibilities fall on the Local Authority (as the employer) and on the Head…
Health services training and support
Children and young people’s therapies Advice and support regarding Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy needs is available without the need for a referral from Buckinghamshire Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy service . Advice sessions and webinars can be accessed by all families and education staff. CAMHS Mental Health Training for professionals PPEPCare has been designed to help staff in primary care and education to recognise and understand mental health difficu…
Health, safety and food hygiene
Schools need to ensure that school meal services meet the requirements within the following regulations. Food Hygiene (England) Regulation 2006 These regulations apply to all businesses (not domestic) and all food handlers. It is the responsibility of the food business operator(owner or manager) to ensure compliance. A food business includes non-profit-making arrangements. These regulations cover: Registration of a food business Layout, design, construction, and siting of a food premises gener…
Health, safety, and resources policies
For information on background, local and DfE guidance for Statutory and Non-Statutory documents please click on any of the topic areas above.
Healthy eating in schools
School Food Standards The Government has published revised School Food Standards, with updated requirements expected to come into effect from September 2027, subject to Parliamentary approval. Schools are encouraged to review the proposed changes now, because there are significant updates to food and drink provision, governance, and menu planning. You can view guidance, resources, checklists and support materials to help you prepare for implementation on GOV.UK. What schools should do now Scho…
Hearing packs
Corporate Business Support can help with copying information packs for: conduct and discipline grievance hearings We offer a confidential service that will copy and present the information packs in a professional manner. We also organise a courier or postage out to the recipients (please note all these costs are rechargeable). Costs for this service depends on the size of the pack and how many copies so please contact us for a quote. Customer feedback for the service “I just wanted to write to…
Hearing Support Specialist teachers
The Hearing Support (HS) Team is part of Buckinghamshire's SEND Service. The team supports children and young people (CYP) aged 0 to 25 with hearing loss. The team works with families, educational settings and other professionals to promote positive educational, social and emotional outcomes. Hearing loss can affect: speech, language and communication development access to learning social interaction emotional wellbeing independence. The impact of hearing loss varies from child to child. It ca…
How to contact the Specialist Teacher teams
The Specialist Teachers work countywide across Buckinghamshire and within three locality-based hubs; Aylesbury, Chiltern and South Buckinghamshire (CSB) and Wycombe. Enquiries For general queries email us by email at ehcenquiries@buckinghamshire.gov.uk For SEND queries, please call the iSEND Support Line on 01296 382135. The phone line is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm during term time and reduced hours during the school holidays. It is also open on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm. Countywide te…